A sharp rap on the OC's(Officer Commanding) door is answered and the ATC DO (Air Traffic Control Duty Officer) enters and salutes. "Please be seated Jonathan we know each other well enough to dispense with the formalities when meeting in private". "Yes Sir, I mean William, we have a junior ATC from Scampton now they are closing on transfer and it's his first day on duty and I was wondering if a "solid introduction"was Ok by you William". "Jonathon, as long as ...

I woke up to rain it had been raining all night so this is the real England? The media love the weather it is a convenient methiod of explaining English inadequaticies. Last week the trains were late,the chunnel didnt cope because of the extreme hot weather. Later in the weekend the trains were delayed due to power outages caused by No not hot weather but stormy weather.Then today power outages were due to flooding preventing repair crews getting to certain area...

A quick trip from Lincoln to Coddingham then back track to Skeggness and then to Rockingham. The host at my hotel The Royal George thought I was nuts or lost until I pulled out prepaid tickets to the Rockingham County Fair and he said about a mile from here. I try to broaden my awareness of country and county fairs by usually once a year attending one overseas and looking at what they offer and how they run their event. Last year it was a delightful three days ...

Whitby is a English seaside town in Yorkshire through which runs River Esk. A maritime port since first settlement it is best known for the ruins of Whitby Abbey. This mamoth stone structure,now in ruins,Gothic in style but known to many as Bram Strokers inspiration for Dracula. The waterfront is the drawcard for both seafarers and visitors alike as they eat the famous seafoods such as Whitby Scaampi (prawns). One has an almost limitless choice of cafes and re...

Deep in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park lies Goathland. Those who ride motorcycles should know its connection with the most deadly track in the world, The Isle of Man. It is frequented by thousands of non residents every year. Most however spend on average only an allocated 20 minutes to race to the local Post Office,store,funeral directors and the Aidensfield Garage, before the tourist bus departs. There at the Garage they want to see a motorcycle, a...